Ideal height and BMI for 162lbs adults
Adult women and men weighing 162lbs who are between 5' 8" and 6' 6" tall are considered to be of a healthy weight as measured by body mass index (bmi)2. If you are 162lbs and shorter than 5' 8" you are overweight for your height.
Consult table below to determine the body mass index and body size health for your height.
Current units are pounds. View this page in kilogram equivalent (73kg).
Healthy height and body mass chart for 162lbs adults 1
| Height | BMI | Health3 |
|---|---|---|
| 4' 7" | 37.6 | Obese |
| 4' 8" | 36.3 | Obese |
| 4' 9" | 35.1 | Obese |
| 4' 10" | 33.9 | Obese |
| 4' 11" | 32.7 | Obese |
| 5' 0" | 31.6 | Obese |
| 5' 1" | 30.6 | Obese |
| 5' 2" | 29.6 | Overweight |
| 5' 3" | 28.7 | Overweight |
| 5' 4" | 27.8 | Overweight |
| 5' 5" | 27 | Overweight |
| 5' 6" | 26.1 | Overweight |
| 5' 7" | 25.4 | Overweight |
| 5' 8" | 24.6 | Healthy Weight |
| 5' 9" | 23.9 | Healthy Weight |
| 5' 10" | 23.2 | Healthy Weight |
| 5' 11" | 22.6 | Healthy Weight |
| 6' 0" | 22 | Healthy Weight |
| 6' 1" | 21.4 | Healthy Weight |
| 6' 2" | 20.8 | Healthy Weight |
| 6' 3" | 20.2 | Healthy Weight |
| 6' 4" | 19.7 | Healthy Weight |
| 6' 5" | 19.2 | Healthy Weight |
| 6' 6" | 18.7 | Healthy Weight |
| 6' 7" | 18.2 | Underweight |
Source Citations
- Robert J. Kuczmarski Dr.P.H. et al., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 2000 CDC Growth Charts for the United States: Methods and Development
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services About Adult BMI
- Rush University Medical Center Obesity